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streetcat

in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago

Sprinklers and Enlargements

Wondering if any owners and/or architects have resolved an apparent contradiction between the 2014 Building code and the oft cited Fire department rules. This is…

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streetcat

in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago

Sprinklers and Enlargements

Wondering if any owners and/or architects have resolved an apparent contradiction between the 2014 Building code and the oft cited Fire department rules. This is…

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stickerhappy

in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago

Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?

We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

stickerhappy

in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago

Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?

We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…

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stickerhappy

in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago

Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?

We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…

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stickerhappy

in Building Code 10 years and 9 months ago

Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?

We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…

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chych

in Building Code 11 years ago

Sprinkler code: painting exposed risers red

Greetings to everyone who participates in this forum. I have a question about the requirements for painting the exposed sprinkler risers in my building red.…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

ps158

in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago

is green space required for Alt-2?

Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?

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ps158

in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago

is green space required for Alt-2?

Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?

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ps158

in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago

is green space required for Alt-2?

Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?

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ps158

in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago

is green space required for Alt-2?

Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?

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ccvle

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

DOB inspection for letter of no objection?

Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…

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ccvle

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

DOB inspection for letter of no objection?

Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…

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ccvle

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

DOB inspection for letter of no objection?

Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…

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ccvle

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

DOB inspection for letter of no objection?

Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…

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PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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mag

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Certificate of Occupancy

We are negotiating the purchase of a house which does not have a CO. The CO search lists the house as a 2 family w/storefront.…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

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